title: Notes from the field: acute hepatitis and liver failure following the use of a dietary supplement intended for weight loss or muscle building--May-October 2013.
abstract: On September 9, 2013, the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) was notified of seven patients with severe acute hepatitis and fulminant liver failure of unknown etiology. Patients were previously healthy and sought medical care during May-September 2013. Clinicians reported that the seven patients had all used OxyELITE Pro, a dietary supplement marketed for weight loss and muscle gain, before illness onset.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006254:Hawaii; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D017093:Liver Failure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053580:Muscle Strength; D015431:Weight Loss; D055815:Young Adult